New Business & Conflicts Analyst (Hybrid)

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in the United Kingdom is seeking a New Business & Conflicts Analyst to support conflicts searches, client due diligence, AML/KYC checks, and new matter intake. This foundational role sits within the firm's risk management function and offers exposure to clients across technology and life sciences sectors.

The position is available as a hybrid work schedule, with opportunities for professional development and advancement within a leading global law firm.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience in a law firm conflicts, risk, or business intake.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex corporate and ownership information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys and staff at all levels.
• Sound independent judgment and the ability to identify issues requiring escalation.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload, work efficiently under time pressure, and maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conflict of interest searches in connection with new client intake, new matter opening, and lateral attorney/staff hires, using the firm’s conflicts database and relevant third-party research tools
• Analyze search results to identify potential conflicts for relevant hit selections
• Perform corporate research (e.g., entity structure, ownership, affiliates) and conduct AML/know-your-client (KYC) checks on prospective clients in accordance with firm policy and applicable regulatory requirements
• Process new client and new matter intake requests, ensuring accurate and timely entry of client, matter, and billing information into the firm’s accounting/intake database
• Liaise with attorneys, billing personnel, and other administrative departments to gather information necessary to clear and open new clients and matters
• Support process improvements and assist with special projects related to new business intake and conflicts as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion / confidentiality

Job description

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in the United Kingdom is seeking a New Business & Conflicts Analyst to support conflicts searches, client due diligence, AML/KYC checks, and new matter intake. This foundational role sits within the firm's risk management function and offers exposure to clients across technology and life sciences sectors.

The position is available as a hybrid work schedule, with opportunities for professional development and advancement within a leading global law firm.